Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has called for a swift and thorough investigation into the recent hacking of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board website, describing the incident as a national embarrassment that must not be treated lightly.
Reacting to the arrest of 20 individuals linked to the cyberattack on JAMB’s 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination servers, Uzodimma commended security agencies for their prompt action and urged them to speed up the process of investigation and prosecution.
In a statement released on Saturday by the Imo State Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation and Strategy, Declan Emelumba, the governor expressed concern over the impact of the breach, which affected the results of more than 370,000 candidates, predominantly from the South-East.
“The disruption caused by the hacking of JAMB’s website is not only distressing but has also created unnecessary trauma for students and their families,” Uzodimma said. “The arrest of the suspects is a commendable step, but it is crucial that the investigation is concluded quickly and the perpetrators are brought to justice.”
According to the governor, identifying and prosecuting those responsible will help restore public confidence and act as a deterrent to future cybercriminals.
“Both the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services must act with urgency to unravel the full extent of this breach and ensure that all those involved face the full weight of the law,” he added.
Uzodimma also praised JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, for his transparency and resilience in managing the crisis and maintaining the credibility of the examination body.
“I commend Professor Oloyede for his integrity and commitment. Despite the setback, he has remained focused on upholding the sanctity of JAMB’s examinations,” Uzodimma noted.
The governor emphasized the need for stronger cybersecurity measures and reforms to prevent future attacks on critical national digital infrastructure.